American Diabetes Association 4th Annual Kiss a Pig Gala
Hello Everybody,
As a networking group, I am hoping to lean a little on you for some help in very quickly identifying 3-5 strong community leaders who may be interested in participating as a kiss a pig candidate during the American Diabetes Association's 4th annual Kiss a Pig Campaign. We already have a number of small business participants, but are in need of more folks (especially women) to represent medium to large size businesses.
A medium size business is classified as having 50-99 employees in NWA A large size business is classified as having 100+ employees in NWA
Many of you may be aware of the event but for those who are not here are the basic facts: *Every year, a 6 wk fundraising competition is held among 10-15 strong leaders ranging from small business owners to executives of large corporations.
* The top fundraisers for small, medium and large size businesses earn the privilege to kiss a live pig at the gala, in order to thank it for producing the first source of insulin for diabetes patients.
* A few dignitaries who have served as participants in the past:
Bentonville Mayor Terry Coberly
U of A Athletic Director Frank Broyles
First Security Bank NWA President, Jim Taylor
Exec. V.P. Arvest Bank, Lisa Ray (now president at Arvest Siloam Springs) Editor-in-Chief Celebrate Magazine, Mari See Bentonville Chamber President, Ed Clifford
The BENEFITS:
Featured in more than $20,000 worth of advertisments in Morning News, KNWA, Democrat Gazette & Celebrate Magazine Featured in 1500 invitations & 100 posters Up to 4 Tickets for the Gala valued at $400 (excluding invaluable networking opportunity) Help the 20 million Americans & 235,000 Arkansans affected by diabetes Feel Good you are supporting a cause
THE REQUIREMENTS:
Raise a min. of $2500
Meet one-on-one asap with Ashley to get started
Attend Media Kickoff Jan. 12th & Speak for 1 minute on why you/your biz is involved Attend Gala Feb. 18th & Be Recognized Have Fun It is highly suggested you secure a campaign manager to help you organize and implement a stategy for raising funds
If you or someone you know may be interested, please contact me via phone 770-6402 or email aspurlock@diabetes.org no later than the first part of the week. Space is limited. Thanks for your consideration! Ashley Spurlock
P.S. Limited table sponsorships are available-$750 tax deductible gift seats 8 of your favorite friends & colleagues! The event includes dinner, dancing, auctions, art exhibit/sale & a fashion show with a new twist! Entertainment will be provided by Joe Giles & The Homewreckers. This year's honorary chairman is Doug McMillon, President & CEO of SAM'S CLUB.
Ashley Spurlock, Market Director
American Diabetes Association
SAVE THE DATE!
Glucerna Presents "Pigcasso"
4th Annual Kiss a Pig Gala
Saturday, February 18th, 2006
Fayetteville Town Center
Honorary Chairman: Doug McMillon, CEO, SAM'S CLUB
Ticket Reservations: 479.770.6402
American Diabetes Association
Cure. Care. Commitment.
Visit us at http://diabetes.org
Or Call 1-800-DIABETES (800-342-2383)
As a networking group, I am hoping to lean a little on you for some help in very quickly identifying 3-5 strong community leaders who may be interested in participating as a kiss a pig candidate during the American Diabetes Association's 4th annual Kiss a Pig Campaign. We already have a number of small business participants, but are in need of more folks (especially women) to represent medium to large size businesses.
A medium size business is classified as having 50-99 employees in NWA A large size business is classified as having 100+ employees in NWA
Many of you may be aware of the event but for those who are not here are the basic facts: *Every year, a 6 wk fundraising competition is held among 10-15 strong leaders ranging from small business owners to executives of large corporations.
* The top fundraisers for small, medium and large size businesses earn the privilege to kiss a live pig at the gala, in order to thank it for producing the first source of insulin for diabetes patients.
* A few dignitaries who have served as participants in the past:
Bentonville Mayor Terry Coberly
U of A Athletic Director Frank Broyles
First Security Bank NWA President, Jim Taylor
Exec. V.P. Arvest Bank, Lisa Ray (now president at Arvest Siloam Springs) Editor-in-Chief Celebrate Magazine, Mari See Bentonville Chamber President, Ed Clifford
The BENEFITS:
Featured in more than $20,000 worth of advertisments in Morning News, KNWA, Democrat Gazette & Celebrate Magazine Featured in 1500 invitations & 100 posters Up to 4 Tickets for the Gala valued at $400 (excluding invaluable networking opportunity) Help the 20 million Americans & 235,000 Arkansans affected by diabetes Feel Good you are supporting a cause
THE REQUIREMENTS:
Raise a min. of $2500
Meet one-on-one asap with Ashley to get started
Attend Media Kickoff Jan. 12th & Speak for 1 minute on why you/your biz is involved Attend Gala Feb. 18th & Be Recognized Have Fun It is highly suggested you secure a campaign manager to help you organize and implement a stategy for raising funds
If you or someone you know may be interested, please contact me via phone 770-6402 or email aspurlock@diabetes.org no later than the first part of the week. Space is limited. Thanks for your consideration! Ashley Spurlock
P.S. Limited table sponsorships are available-$750 tax deductible gift seats 8 of your favorite friends & colleagues! The event includes dinner, dancing, auctions, art exhibit/sale & a fashion show with a new twist! Entertainment will be provided by Joe Giles & The Homewreckers. This year's honorary chairman is Doug McMillon, President & CEO of SAM'S CLUB.
Ashley Spurlock, Market Director
American Diabetes Association
SAVE THE DATE!
Glucerna Presents "Pigcasso"
4th Annual Kiss a Pig Gala
Saturday, February 18th, 2006
Fayetteville Town Center
Honorary Chairman: Doug McMillon, CEO, SAM'S CLUB
Ticket Reservations: 479.770.6402
American Diabetes Association
Cure. Care. Commitment.
Visit us at http://diabetes.org
Or Call 1-800-DIABETES (800-342-2383)
posted by Professional Women's Network at 12/18/2005 11:22:00 PM
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